About Glenville Points of Health
Doug Lavergne, ND LAc is a native of the Capital District, having graduated from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. He has a BS in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Union College. After a 16 year career in engineering, most of it with General Electric, he commenced his journey into natural health care.
Doug received a Doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon as part of a fully accredited 6 year dual degree program. Dr. Lavergne is a nationally board certified acupuncturist and is licensed as an acupuncturist in the state of New York. He is also licensed as naturopathic physician in the state of Vermont. Dr. Lavergne is one of the few doctors of Naturopathic Medicine in the state of New York who are also fully trained, licensed and certified as an acupuncturist, giving him expertise in a vast array of natural modalities to enhance a patient's overall health and well-being.
Dr. Lavergne is licensed as a naturopathic physician in Vermont as New York does not yet license and regulate the practice of naturopathic medicine. The practice of the profession of medicine is defined as diagnosing, treating, operating or prescribing for any human disease, pain, injury, deformity or physical condition. Doug Lavergne, ND LAc does not practice medicine in the state of New York. He functions solely as a licensed acupuncturist and health consultant and focuses his practice on the enhancement of health.
Doug is an avid hiker and cross-country skier. He is a member of the Adirondack 46er club having reached the summit of all of the 46 highest Adirondack Mountains that are over 4000 ft in elevation. He also loves reading, movies and following sports, especially his beloved Oregon Ducks.
Kay Lavergne also graduated from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. She went to SUNY-Cortland earning a BS in Elementary Education. After 12 years working as an Elementary School teacher (predominantly Kindergarten and First Grade), she is now the Co-Owner and Office Manager at Glenville Points of Health. She enjoys traveling, gardening and she has a keen eye for Home and Office decor.
Kay and Doug are parent/step-parent of 2 adult children and the very proud grandparents of 2 boys. They are also proud to be the dog mommy and daddy for JoJo, a Golden Retreiver who sometimes acts as the office greeter.
A Healing Environment
At Glenville Points of Health, we believe that the environment plays a critical role in the healing process. That's why we've created a warm and welcoming space for everybody where you can relax and unwind. From the moment you walk through our doors, you'll feel at ease and ready to begin your journey towards better health.
Natural Healing with Acupuncture
Find Balance and Harmony with Glenville Points of Health Acupuncture
If you would like to try acupuncture to address any of your health issues and if you feel that Glenville Points of Health a good match for you, please give us a call. We look forward to helping you!!
(518) 399-3838
